15-Jan-25
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Together, we’re creating a space where everyone can come together, learn, and be part of something greater… ..more |
Black History Month
By Aldaine Wynter and Lisa McNeill
Mar 2025
Reflecting on Black History Month with powerful insights on diversity, inclusion, and fostering understanding in education...
Cultivating Togetherness in Our Learning Communities
By Nunana Nyomi
Feb 2025
Theoretical foundations and strategies to cultivate togetherness in schools, for every voice to be valued and ensure nobody is left behind...
Practical Strategies for Supporting Neurodiverse Learners
By Dr. Bob Cantwell
Mar 2025
The SISA Learning Support event brought educators together to discuss strategies for creating inclusive learning environments...
A Symbiotic Friendship Between a Registered Blind AuDHD Rhino and a Visibly Disabled Oxpecker
By Nicole Levina Maria Demos
Jan 2025
Highlights from a keynote presentation at the recent SENIA conference exploring the vital link between advocacy and agency in supporting students...
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Together, we’re creating a space where everyone can come together, learn, and be part of something greater… ..more |
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Technology can break down barriers, provide equitable access, and enable all students to engage and excel in inclusive learning environments... ..more |
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Busan Foreign School hosted a presentation focusing on restorative practices, repairing harm and rebuilding relationships rather than punitive measures… ..more |
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I believe we are at an inflection point in North-South power relations and have an unwavering belief in the power of education to co-create a better world… ..more |
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Mentoring plays an important role in retaining new teachers, especially teachers of color, through the lens of DEIJ… ..more |
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We can create a new dawn for inclusivity—one that empowers all students to thrive and succeed, ultimately enriching the entire educational community... ..more |
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It's crucial to amplify the voices of youth, who are not just witnesses to this reality but powerful agents of change… ..more |
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The following interview highlights how fostering genuine conversations can empower young minds and create a sense of belonging… ..more |
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Schools should not only consider how to inclusively hire a diverse staff, but also how to create an environment that retains them… ..more |
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Recognizing the different positions from which people are approaching DEIJ initiatives is crucial to them being involved and being a part of the journey... ..more |
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From the classrooms to the corridors of power, there is a struggle to shape the educational landscape and pave the way for a fairer future… ..more |
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ISB launched their DEIJ Newsletter to foster social justice and inclusion, highlighting multilingualism, student contributions, and DEIJ updates… ..more |
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I am alone in this moment, surrounded by the echoes of the past and the dreams of a future yet to be realized… ..more |
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I’m going to keep on amplifying the stories of my fellow international educators and disrupt the status quo through these airwaves, one episode at a time… ..more |
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Embracing student voices is a commitment to an inclusive and empowering educational system reflective of our diverse society… ..more |
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Looking back on the growth we've experienced, the challenges we've faced, and the insights we've gained during our journey… ..more |
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A more critical examination and adaptation of the methods are necessary to ensure that DEIJ efforts are both inclusive and impactful... ..more |
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In keeping each other accountable, let us not lose sight of our diversity of understandings and practices in DEIJ… ..more |
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Uplifting through mentorship and action is empowering and will lead to greater diversity and representation within school leadership… ..more |
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A reflection on two decades of international teaching experience and the importance of considering how to approach the issue of human rights and social justice… ..more |
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Collaborating globally is essential for driving systemic change in historically inequitable institutions… ..more |
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Can a school still be considered “international” if it retains a strong cultural identity from another country… ..more |
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Nurturing global citizens takes more than festivals and celebrations. Perhaps it takes even more than diverse resources, an inclusive curriculum, and a mission… ..more |
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In this episode, Chanel Worsteling interviews Mary Powell, a contributing author to AISA’s DEIJ Guide, Pathways to Transformation… ..more |
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It's not just about raising awareness, but also creating a positive school culture that allows these students to enjoy the same experience as any other… ..more |
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Any international school educator can start to create space to center student voice and teacher leadership in DEIB… ..more |
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A bilingual concert that demonstrated accessibility practices was collaboratively organized at UNIS Hanoi… ..more |
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In this conversation, we are reminded of the necessity of truly listening—not to just hear but to understand the varied voices that make up our communities... ..more |
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Having tough conversations with those who have what you deem problematic beliefs is no easy feat and can be very bumpy along the way… ..more |
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We need to take care of ourselves, be kind to ourselves, and set realistic yet impactful decisions that will make a significant change… ..more |
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Exploring language ideologies, how they might impact multilingual school communities, and how to shift toward more inclusive beliefs about language… ..more |
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In this Pearl, Ange shares her leadership journey and what it looks like for her to show up authentically with her colleagues and students… ..more |
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In this episode, Estelle Baroung Hughes shares her story and tackles the question, “What would you do if you wanted the children of Africa to change the world?”… ..more |
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One country, one passport cannot define who we are. Explore a deeper understanding of the implications of an often asked question… ..more |
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A look back on some articles that share ideas, discussions, and resources to support creating an enriching and nurturing environment for all our students… ..more |
Our mission is to provide a space for content created by international school practitioners who are participating in respectful, solutions-oriented conversations aimed at the advancement of education for all our students. ..more |
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UNIS Hanoi’s staging of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime encouraged student advocacy and community collaboration… ..more |
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Together we can shape a future where belonging is not just a buzzword but a lived experience that enriches the lives of individuals and communities… ..more |
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An exploration of the invaluable contributions of African peace makers in promoting peace, resolving conflicts, and inspiring future generations… ..more |
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Metacognition empowers these students to better understand their own learning processes, strengths, and areas where they might need additional support… ..more |
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Let's all respect our cultures, share our cultures, expand our cultures, and try to learn from other cultures because they are also a source of joy… ..more |
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I wanted to shed light on two major events of 2020: the Covid pandemic and the Black Lives Matter movement… ..more |
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Discrimination and bias everywhere. If it’s not race, it’s gender, or nationality, or religion, or wealth, or physical and mental ability… ..more |
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Each piece of student work is evidence that education for Peace is a powerful tool to develop self-awareness, poetic appreciation, and critical thinking… ..more |
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Each piece of student work is evidence that education for Peace is a powerful tool to develop self-awareness, poetic appreciation, and critical thinking… ..more |
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Key takeaways from AIELOC’s first in person conference include the path to a more inclusive and just educational landscape… ..more |
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Memory shapes personal and cultural identity, influences education, and can drive paradigm shifts if we critically question our stories... ..more |
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Drawing on survey data collected from students, explore the concepts of belonging and examine ways to foster it… ..more |
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In the DEIJ journey, leadership is both the compass and the keystone, guiding and cementing in place the structural change required… ..more |
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Each piece of student work is evidence that education for Peace is a powerful tool to develop self-awareness, poetic appreciation, and critical thinking… ..more |
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Global citizenship should be about thinking and taking action, but it should also be about being. When we are at peace, we are more likely to spread peace… ..more |
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Alegria, the English language acquisition program, symbolizes a new beginning, reflecting the dawn of new opportunities, growth, and journeys… ..more |
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Taking a multi-pronged approach to supporting and sustaining the DEIJ work in your school will lead to a greater chance of long-term success… ..more |
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By sharing our stories and creating inclusive communities, we can work towards a future where everyone's voice is heard and valued… ..more |
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If schools are serious about social justice, they might start by applying to faculty and staff the same values and expectations they do to students… ..more |
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Culture is just one dimension of a person's multifaceted identity. No single identity or life circumstance can predict a person's cultural background… ..more |
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A few guidelines that can help us maintain our sense of self and wellbeing so that we can do this important, complex, and rewarding work… ..more |
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UNIS Hanoi’s insights into multi-tiered systems of support… ..more |
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Transgender issues are not well-known and discussed, and we wanted to create a video that could help raise awareness… ..more |
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Join us for an antiracism summer book/article study and a separate book talk with author Kimberlee Yolanda Williams… ..more |
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I advocate and take action in the spaces I occupy so that I can stand up for students and staff who might need support in their everyday lives… ..more |
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We have an obligation to create a learning environment that allows each child to prepare for an unknown future… ..more |
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As educators, we have a crucial responsibility to recognize and appreciate the various identities and cultures which our students represent… ..more |
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Safe Space signs are used to signal that the room they adorn is a “safe space” for all people, particularly LGBTQ+ folks. These signals are important because... ..more |
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Utilizing the 15-Minute Rule creates an opportunity for multilingual learners to engage in writing, speaking, and listening… ..more |
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There are actions we can take, possibilities we can reimagine, and networks to fix workplaces and create equitable, safe, and productive spaces for all… ..more |
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Deep, critical work that leads to meaningful change is what is required for the betterment of our school communities… ..more |
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Being intrepid is an exercise in risk-management and looks different depending on the identities and positions people embody and hold… ..more |
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We have the privilege and power to teach and advocate in a way that undoes some of the wrong in our world: reflect on biases, determine gaps, and collaboratively plan… ..more |
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Britishness cannot be a shorthand for one culture, one system, one way of speaking, one set of values, and one way of identifying… ..more |
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Our mindsets must shift from disadvantage to advantage, intervention to inclusion, monolingual to multilingual, equality to equity… ..more |
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This uniquely structured approach to one-to-one learning conversations is in the top five percent of educational interventions… ..more |
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A call to replace historically-steeped “fix the English learner” medical models with linguistically-just ecosystems for multilingual learners… ..more |
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AISL's commitment to inclusivity led to the adoption of the Multi-tiered Systems of Support framework which is being implemented with data-driven decision-making… ..more |
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ICSA’s journey working towards developing a more inclusive school through strong systems of support with a focus on Tier 1 practices… ..more |
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The hope is to bridge the gap in quality education provision for displaced youth… ..more |
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Due to the nature of working with people from different nations, cultures, and backgrounds, defining the term “international” is challenging... ..more |
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Every day we make the choice to love, as students and as teachers, to love those around us, and to love ourselves… ..more |
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To challenge this at schools espousing a commitment to social justice, the most privileged among us must strive for solidarity with the most oppressed… ..more |
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Through our school-wide celebration of Pride, we aim to cultivate an atmosphere of inclusivity where every member of our community feels valued… ..more |
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Each piece of student work is evidence that education for Peace is a powerful tool to develop self-awareness, poetic appreciation, and critical thinking… ..more |
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The framework for creating the right spaces for belonging begins and ends with good organization and communication... ..more |
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Any initiative or change that we may be trying to move forward is going to take buy-in and a collaborative effort… ..more |
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In this episode, Kam Chohan talks with the hosts about the importance of her work in DEIJ and child protection and her commitment to social justice… ..more |
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Has pursuing a leadership pathway been impacted by, or influenced women’s decisions about, raising a family… ..more |
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Children have an innocence and an open-mindedness that allow them to be beautiful examples of what we can be if we open our hearts… ..more |
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At the recent AISA conference, Umoja (unity) was not only an idea but a movement, a culture of community that would spread throughout the participants… ..more |
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During the interview process, there are some approaches we may want to hold on to, some we need to avoid doing, and others we may want to move towards… ..more |
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Doline Ndorimana has opened honest and vulnerable conversations regarding what inclusion means based on different life experiences… ..more |
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We must be committed to change within ourselves so that we can influence change within our schools and communities… ..more |
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Grade 5 students delved into their passions, uncovering ways to create positive change in areas ranging from environmental conservation to social justice… ..more |
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There are actions we can take, possibilities we can reimagine, and networks to fix workplaces and create equitable, safe, and productive spaces for all… ..more |
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The vulnerable and marginalized in our community must have their voices included… ..more |
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The more we take time to reflect on our equity practices, the better we are able to serve… ..more |
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The first in a six-part series providing a step-by-step guide that can be employed by schools to frame their work… ..more |
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A reflection on developing a dual language program with hopes of informing how to move toward more inclusive approaches to language education… ..more |
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Ideas and thoughts that might help educators of color as they navigate recruitment season in the international school system… ..more |
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By utilizing these strategies and resources, schools will be able to effectively promote DEIJ and foster a sense of belonging for all students and educators… ..more |
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Education already has enough of its own jargon with which teachers need to grapple without corporate language infiltration adding more complications… ..more |
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Students push for systemic change… ..more |
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Four ways you can consider using your current experience as a bridge into formal leadership… ..more |
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More work is necessary for our students to feel that every child matters… ..more |
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Do international schools exist to perpetuate privilege? There is a need at times to remind ourselves what we think the purpose of education is… ..more |
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Activities focused on celebration and raising awareness are important, but are they enough… ..more |
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Annual celebrations are a chance for students to develop an understanding and respect of cultures beyond the visible at the top of the cultural iceberg... ..more |
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Let’s choose to be the agents of change that our beautiful world so badly needs. Join the movement of HOPE and take action in support of peace and kindness… ..more |
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Guiding questions to invite schools to analyze their current language policies with a DEIJ lens… ..more |
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Our “what ifs” have become like walls, fencing us in and paralyzing us in the face of our responsibility to develop equitable and inclusive communities… ..more |
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An invitation to join a global, student-led day of action to raise awareness and take action against human trafficking… ..more |
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It’s not actually a lack of qualifications or confidence that holds women back from leadership. Let’s tackle the mindset challenges and concrete advice... ..more |
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In this episode, explore Doline’s facilitation of DEIJ awareness, and the different strategies schools and school leaders can engage with… ..more |
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Nico shares a story of a student experiencing the power of empathy when a school community was willing to embrace inclusion and move toward positive change... ..more |
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In her Pearl, Angela encourages educators to “be the Pied Piper of the inclusivity you want to see at your school” through five simple steps… ..more |
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In this Pearl, Ryan encourages educators “not to be performative in your DEIJ work but to be authentic, strategic, and purposeful.”... ..more |
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Send your articles, pictures, and event updates about how you are celebrating the month of pride at your school! ..more |
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Inclusion in your hiring practices can only yield buy-in, stronger morale, and shared accountability in how a new member is supported once hired… ..more |
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True diversity must embrace all forms of identity and real equity must include attempts to address economic imbalance... ..more |
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Fandy Diney shares her insights and experiences in an interview with TIE editor, Shwetangna Chakrabarty... ..more |
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In some schools coaching is a huge success, and in others it fizzles out and fails in just a few years. What makes the difference… ..more |
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My heart is full of solidarity with all of us who are still struggling... ..more |
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At the heart of the celebration was the aim of making students recognize the importance of intercultural understanding… ..more |
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Understanding the implications of EAL fees on students, teachers, classrooms, and overall equity helps us move toward improving this system… ..more |
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Recognizing, owning, and being able to articulate your leadership skills are important first steps in taking action.. ..more |
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Daring women leaders from around the globe gathered to celebrate strengths and reimagine a leadership landscape that values and supports female attributes… ..more |
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Educators in international schools share their stories of discrimination and racism during their journeys… ..more |
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When I say we are our people, we are both joy and pain, and right now we are hurting. Our people are hurting. Our country is hurting… ..more |
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Dreaming of a place and space where it sees and centers me and you… ..more |
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Authentic inclusion requires a paradigm shift in how we understand and appreciate the differences and similarities among individuals and groups… ..more |
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Between the crush of curriculum expectations and disengaged teens, secondary teachers sometimes struggle with how to incorporate SEL lessons… ..more |
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Join students, Kirsten and Kalei, as they discuss their Non-Straight/Straight Alliance project… ..more |
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Emergent lessons on dominant culture in schooling stemming from a recent experience with a Street Data Fundamentals workshop… ..more |
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A student’s perspective on issues and actions related to the wellbeing of girls… ..more |
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To achieve safety, equity, and belonging at your school, take a firm position that does not endorse identity-based marginalization... ..more |
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How do we embrace our own learning challenges and turn them into strengths… ..more |
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A look at the policies and practices of multilingualism misaligned with current research… ..more |
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When gender equality and breaking the glass ceiling are at the forefront of society, why are we holding on to outdated gendered terms and norms… ..more |
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Launching tangible and sustainable DEIJ programs that mitigate bias and discrimination can be difficult. Key takeaways from an AIELOC session offer solutions… ..more |
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A student uses an innovative strategy to raise awareness in her school community about important social issues... ..more |
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Co-teaching may offer an enhanced learning experience for our students and less stress for teachers, which creates a more inclusive classroom for all... ..more |
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Here's to radically dreaming, to witnessing, naming, and celebrating the tenacity, truths, and tensions of our communities... ..more |
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A teacher reflects on a day in the life of an international school student who identifies as Black and Muslim, capturing the daily challenges faced by many in our schools... ..more |
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Teachers and students at Utahloy International School Guangzhou celebrate diversity and inclusivity by dressing in rainbow colors... ..more |
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In order for the LGBTQ+ community to be properly integrated into society, we need to normalize talking about their issues, especially in schools... ..more |
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In this episode, the PhysEquity team is in a conversation with Emily Meadows, an LGBTQ+ consultant and published author specializing in international schools... ..more |
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As a school leader, I have been on a decades-long quest to make schools safe spaces in every way that can be imagined and to do this intentionally and inclusively… ..more |
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We are white international educators showing up to do the ongoing work of whiteness accountability as one piece of anti-racism progress... ..more |
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10 frequently mentioned themes for the most essential skills for emerging leaders today represent a well-rounded and likely non-traditional leader... ..more |
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The key element is the importance of constantly reflecting and learning from the one thing all global families seem to share: lives of constant change... ..more |
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In this Pearl, Abenaa Uttenthal reflects on the Ghanian term sankofa that asks us to “go back and fetch” so that we do not repeat the mistakes of the past... ..more |
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A reflection from the recent EARCOS panel on Identity and Decolonizing the Work of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice in International Schools... ..more |
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Fandy and Daniel discuss the alignment between identity centered learning and a holistic approach to international education... ..more |
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At school, did you notice that the same kids were always given all the special jobs, the opportunities to show guests around, to speak at assemblies… ..more |
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How can our schools create cultures where sexual harassment has no place to thrive – so females, and indeed all members of our communities, can... ..more |
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As a student of color, I would like you to listen to me. As I grow into adulthood…I want you to make my education a safe space… ..more |
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An open letter reflecting on our use of current events and crises in the classroom to promote and sustain a culture of equity and conscious inclusion… ..more |
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Join this podcast with NIS Head of Admissions, as we discuss our school's approach to admissions and how it is a key part of developing our inclusive learning community... ..more |
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70 successful women share strategies that help busy leaders manage the demands, needs, and priorities of a school or division... ..more |
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In this episode, Jeff interviews Kristina Pennell-Götze about supporting each other, as well as our students, through the lens of equity and inclusion. ..more |
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A student’s contribution to an online affinity group tackles how a lack of teacher diversity can affect students. ..more |
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Caroline shares her experience of working on DEI initiatives where there was evidence of lack of awareness and inauthentic and tokenistic practice... ..more |
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Balancing competing priorities can become overwhelming if you don’t have a strategy to deal with them. 70 women in leadership roles share insights. ..more |
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A recently completed dissertation explores a global phenomenon of a sizeable ethnic gap in international schools’ teacher salaries. ..more |
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This series of podcasts will focus on international teachers of color from around the world who share their stories of how they have been discriminated against in their schools across the world. ..more |
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Dominique describes initiatives he has spearheaded independently and through his school, including his podcast series and the DEIJ Council and his hopes for inspiring action. ..more |
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How might we enhance our current systems and establish new protocols that help us achieve our aspirational goal of having better representation within our teaching teams? ..more |
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A model to highlight a range of discriminatory issues affecting our schools and how we can help to resolve them. Leo critiques his own model and invites you to adapt it to your context. ..more |
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The Council of International Schools, has moved away from using the terms “host country” and “host country national” in light of the changing landscape of international education. ..more |
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The secret to feeling confident and capable in a confrontation is both understanding the process and practicing your actions until there are very few surprises left. ..more |
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The sixth annual #MyFreedomDay campaign is coming up on March 16th, 2022. Individuals and organizations across the globe can participate in this day of action against modern-day slavery. ..more |
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In part one of his interview with TIE, Dominique talks about his background as a teacher of color and what motivated him to start taking action around Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice issues. ..more |
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In this video, Michaela Johnson, a Grade 12 student at The International School of Zug and Luzern, speaks on her experiences with racism in life and school. ..more |
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Students of all ages from ACS International School Egham have been “showing racism the red card” through a series of anti-racism awareness and fundraising activities. ..more |
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The aim of our discussions should not be victory, but better understanding of other views. That’s the long-term work, the hard work. None of us have a monopoly on truth... ..more |
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We’re a couple of “golden oldies” that are speaking up for many similarly experienced and skilled educators who because of their age find it more than difficult to secure meaningful work in today’s youth-orientated society ..more |
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Women leaders share what’s different about a leadership interview (in particular a Head of School interview) than what we may be used to in terms of teaching middle level leadership. ..more |
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Safeguarding and child protection awareness went global in 1989 with UNICEF Rights of the Child. However, it is not yet consistent across the world and children are still at risk of harm. ..more |
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When incidents of racism and anti-Semitism happened in their school, the students at the International School of Luxembourg (ISL) took matters in their own hands. ..more |
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Educators must push back against the focus on division. By asking the questions behind the question we focus on what unites us as humans. ..more |
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This second series explores how international schools, international organizations, and international recruitment agencies are making systemic changes with regards to racial equity. ..more |
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To engage with intersectionality in international schooling, to deeply examine how systems of oppression intersect to create disparate experiences for staff and students, can feel intimidating. ..more |
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We take our status as international schools and assume that because we have diverse student populations that, that in and of itself, is enough. ..more |
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If, a a woman, you feel isolated in your leadership journey, you’re not alone! Many aspiring women leaders feel exactly the same way. Trying to find a mentor isn’t always easy. ..more |
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The intersectionality of gender, sexuality, and power are often not incorporated into secondary or primary social studies curricula. ..more |
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Much of what I write is a way of clarifying my own values and beliefs when it comes to language and literacy instruction in international schools ..more |
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Experienced women in education described feeling some level of imposter syndrome. Even though they were accomplished and demonstrating their leadership, they still didn’t quite feel like leaders. ..more |
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Students at ISL realize that racism and racial discrimination is still very much alive and engage in a frank and open discussion on race relations within their school. ..more |
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Safe Space signs are used to signal that the room they adorn is a “safe space” for all people, particularly including LGBTQ+ folks. ..more |
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A moment of panic at home forces a teacher in Manila to reflect on the importance of rescue and recovery in the world of distance learning. ..more |
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Seoul of a Leader is committed to leadership development and equipping others to become stronger leaders who would make positive change in their spaces. ..more |
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“What’s the preparation [we] need?” is the question too rarely posed before school communities make a visible push for equity. ..more |
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Doline Ndorimana and Joel Jr Llaban join The International Educator’s editorial committee. ..more |
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The Sidecar Summit, a gathering of adventurous women leaders in preK-12 education. ..more |
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Sharing personal narratives raises awareness of the challenges many educators face and empowers us all to help each other do better. ..more |
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When it comes to seeking leadership positions many of those traditional expectations are still prevalent in the international school circuit ..more |
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AIELOC's webinar “Black Men in International Education,” presents a conversation with three black men who work internationally. ..more |
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I have taught critical race theory for the past ten years in three different overseas American schools, and that experience has solidified my unequivocal belief that teaching diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental ..more |
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We are white international educators showing up to do the work of whiteness accountability as one piece of anti-racism progress. Join us for summer reading and discussion! ..more |
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Introducing an inclusive global citizenship model and linked resources to help busy educators and invite further discussion and impact. ..more |
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White international school educators are collaborating to cultivate antiracism accountability in our schools. We can only achieve racial equity and justice if we relentlessly hold one another accountable for collectively transferring our learning and commitments into action. ..more |
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Not Light but Fire: How to Lead Meaningful Race Conversations in the Classroom by Matthew R. Kay is a critical read for any educator interested in building authentic classroom community and makes a particularly good text for study by a PLC. ..more |
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The Head of School announcements every year reveal that top leadership positions at international schools often seem to be passed around within the same small circle of mostly white men ..more |
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Legalizing, institutionalizing, and legitimizing discrimination under the pretext of celebrating internationalism is a crime, writes the author. In her experience, as a woman of color, this crime was committed over and over until she lost her own voice. But not to worry--she found it again. ..more |
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At two recent virtual gatherings of international educators, Kimberly Cullen and Debra Lane asked participants to describe the struggles that women leaders face in international K-12 schools and to identify what they are willing to start and stop doing to raise themselves and others up. ..more |
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Many Women Who Lead interviewees spoke of a competitive and tense zero-sum atmosphere around female leadership positions, as if there’s a pie and everyone has to frantically grab a piece because it’s in danger of running out. Here's the thing: it is not a pie. ..more |
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Teachers everywhere have repeatedly faced new and ongoing challenges over the past year as we have transitioned through various forms of learning. We have tried to ensure that multilingual students' voices are heard and that we provide a variety of options so all students can succeed. ..more |
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A scent is natural and emanates from the environment. A perfume, on the other hand, is an artificial overlay that tends to create a mood yet doesn't linger long. In my experience, DEI work can tend to function like a perfume. What's in the air at your school? ..more |
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Worldwide, it is clear that “teaching is frequently a female profession with men in charge.” Kim Cullen and her colleague Debra Lane have been thinking, writing, and talking publicly about the many struggles that women leaders in international K-12 schools face. ..more |
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Translanguaging is the adaptable way in which multilingual people use their languages to communicate. As the action and practice of using a person’s full linguistic repertoire to construct meaning, we should be deploying this approach more broadly with our students. ..more |
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Better understanding both the stereotypes and expectations you may face as a woman in pursuing a leadership role, and having some strategies to deal with them, may help you feel more confident in taking the next steps towards your dream job. ..more |
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James Toney doesn't want to talk about Chauvin's trial. All the same, this Black educator with a Black son of his own has generously and at personal cost laid out some of the many reasons why he's not up for talking. Are you listening? ..more |
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The practice of wearing a hijab and abaya at international schools is not always viewed as being in keeping with the school’s “international” image, according to Zenaida Cubbinz, who also notes that hijabis tend to be hired to teach very specific subjects. ..more |
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Although we may have the perception that there are more women moving into leadership roles in recent years, the data shows that is not the case. Kim Cofino explores the roots of this ongoing problem in international schools around the world. ..more |
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Service learning, according to Kelly Owens, is problematic in that it reinforces the “savior” mentality among students at international schools. A different approach, community-based engagement, shows them the importance of working together for the betterment of all. ..more |
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Lily Chang is wondering if the DEI movement is not perpetuating an Us vs. Them mentality. Is it not time, she argues, for us to move past skin color and simply discuss how we can all be more inclusive? ..more |
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Courageous conversations centered on diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice may initially ignite denial about the different forms of oppression that are perpetuated in the international school sector, writes Joel Jr. Llaban. But what we need is to sustain that courage over time. ..more |
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"These are international school teachers! They’ve lived all over the world—they're my people; they’re not supposed to be racist..." Ruth Poulsen considers the line between culture shock and racism, suggesting we ask four reflective questions and take up an additive lens. ..more |
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Women in leadership positions often appear to have advanced steadily with intention along a clear path towards an ultimate goal. A dozen women leaders shared with Kim Cofino that the reality is often quite different. ..more |
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The nearly 150-year-old British Quaker school in Mount Lebanon raised over US$130,000 since August 2020 from 175 donors to support school families with tuition fee payments and for those directly affected by August 4th explosion. ..more |
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We often view our leaders as having carefully crafted their careers from the outset. But there are as many paths to leadership as there are leaders. Each journey is unique, and as polished and successful as we perceive women in leadership roles to be, they didn’t all start out that way. ..more |
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Associate Vice Provost for International Education at the University of Maryland feels that President Biden’s rollbacks on former President Trump’s travel restrictions signal new opportunities for international students. ..more |
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When Amanda Gorman stood at the podium on the Capitol steps a couple of weeks ago and recited her poem for the new president, the world was once again offered a lesson on why words do matter after all. ..more |
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In the past year, WIDA has partnered with a variety of researchers and practitioners to better understand how to support multilingual students, their teachers, and their schools in the midst of the ongoing COVID pandemic, and they have some ideas to share. ..more |
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Joel Jr. Llaban shares an update on developments since a petition circulated recommending that all agencies and organizations involved in accrediting and evaluating international school quality worldwide include antiracism and antidiscrimination principles in their standards. ..more |
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Having coached over 30 women leaders in the past year as they’ve navigated the leadership search process, it strikes me that some of the same attributes that make so many women effective leaders stand as obstacles to their success in the search process. ..more |
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The Planet Classroom Network has launched its programming schedule with 28 cultural organizations committed to global programming. Young people from around the world played a significant role in conceptualizing, creating, & producing the network’s vision & programming. ..more |
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International educators of color shoulder the added burden of having to explain their multi-layered and complex identities, according to Jessica Huang. Entering this field, she was unprepared for the amount of microaggressions she would face. ..more |
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As mindful educators, we understand the power of modeling attributes related to inclusivity that we hope to see our students embrace. On-going reflection and action towards further inclusion is essential as we look to create a culturally inclusive environment. ..more |
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Critical reflection among educators is a central aspect of the effort to engage in advocacy and in the fight for social justice in international schools. Transforming our schools into sites of belonging means analyzing ingrained norms and rooting out exclusionary practices. ..more |
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Unable to travel out of province due to the global pandemic, students and teachers at Dalian American International School developed a partnership with regional corporations in order to bring online learning opportunities to children in local communities. ..more |
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How do we create a group culture of “can do” math in a safe environment with ample support? This research adds to the growing body of work on the concept of mathematical resilience, taking a close look at case studies involving third culture kids and students with IEPs. ..more |
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Many of us acknowledge that diversity in international schools is a foundational value. However, in practice, we rarely see that diversity reflected in our leadership positions. Kim Cofino has interviewed over 70 successful women in leadership and has come away with many insights. ..more |
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Last August, Search Associates sent a letter addressing its plans to become a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization. After conducting six listening circles, CEO Jessica Magagna reports on the learnings that will shape company strategy and actions moving forward. ..more |
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Drawing on observations from a vibrant life of learning through reading, writing, listening, and dialoging, Sherri Spelic asks us to rethink the world we are building for ourselves and our children in schools, in our communities, and in our societies. ..more |
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In an effort to improve antiracist practice, Emily Meadows and Daniel Wickner discuss intent in relation to impact and share a series of infographics that cover topics such as cultural appropriation, color blindness, microaggressions, white privilege, and more. ..more |
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Yvette Cuenco shares highlights from her recent talk on Filipinx/Asian American history and allyship with the Black Lives Matter movement, presented at the November 2020 Association for International Educators and Leaders of Color and Women of Color in ELT conference. ..more |
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How are teachers refining their practices today in response to diverse students’ needs in remote modalities? Renea Bartlett Pope spoke with colleagues around the world and reports on three major shifts that will likely carry over into post-pandemic schooling. ..more |
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Decolonization work in schools begins, argues Fiona Hopper, with the kind of inquiry that questions assumptions about what makes a civilization. What if the measure of a civilization were not the size of its monuments or the power of its hierarchies but rather its sustainability? ..more |
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As we make decisions about the kind of global citizens we hope our schools will produce, it is important to examine some of the beliefs and assumptions which underpin differing conceptions of what it means to be a global citizen. ..more |
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The Diversity Collaborative was born in 2017 to address the lack of diversity in international school leadership. Over the past three years, more than 600 educators from across the globe have signed on, committed to advancing the work of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. ..more |
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The Organisation to Decolonise International Schools held a webinar that brought together two alumni groups, Out For Solidarity (OFS) and #DoBetterDover from the Overseas Family School Singapore and the UWCSEA Dover Campus respectively. ..more |
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After teaching drama and theater for more than 30 years in the international arena, Naima Thompson believes that all educators need to be asking themselves what deep-seated beliefs impact the way in which they engage with students and whether they are truly clear on where they stand in relation to such issues as anti-blackness and white fragility. ..more |
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Two things worth rethinking in international schools are how we refer to multilingual learners and how we serve them. Terminology matters, and how we refer to students and programs can impact both identity and learning. ..more |
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Bobbi McDaniel became Director of the American International School of Monrovia in Liberia at the start of the 2020 school year. Briefly setting aside the many demands on her attention, she answered a few of our questions about stepping into this role in this era of uncertainty. ..more |
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In the era of Covid-19, IB students at Utahloy International School Guangzhou have found a way to pursue service-learning opportunities remotely. Yes, we must practice social distancing, they understand; but this is no time to distance ourselves from social causes. ..more |
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As global educators, we want our students to be open-minded, culturally aware, and to appreciate and celebrate diversity. But racism, discrimination, and various forms of bias impact us all. How can we prepare our students for positive encounters in a culturally diverse world? ..more |
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A new report published by ISC Research and Next Frontier Inclusion describes inclusion practices and trends within the world’s international schools market. A total of 207 international schools from 69 countries were surveyed; students with learning needs are present in most. ..more |
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The Organisation to Decolonise International Schools (ODIS) was launched in the summer of 2020 to address the ways in which global education systems were founded on colonial values, Western dominance and, inevitably, White Supremacy and racism—specifically anti-Blackness. ..more |
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Like other BIPOC individuals, Daniel Wickner feels as though he has earned a Ph.D. in Race and Culture, decades in the making. He uses that extensive knowledge and experience to support his students as they explore and construct their complex racial and cultural identities. ..more |
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Reinforcement of the gender binary is present across the spectrum of school life, often hiding both in plain sight and in places we don’t always think to look. As educators, it is important that we learn to see how this binary can affect our students. ..more |
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Racism in international schools sounds like a misquote. There can’t be racism in international schools; it goes against everything we’re supposed to believe in, against everything we say we promote. And yet... ..more |
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Teaching literature-in-translation, especially by contemporary writers, is one way to approach expanding diversity in both what and how students learn. This is one of the primary missions of Words Without Borders Campus. ..more |
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We have to name racism, call it out, and own up to our privilege and power. We have an opportunity here to structurally dismantle racism and shape the present and future of international education so that it is equitable, just, diverse, inclusive, and anti-racist. ..more |
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It was incredible to work alongside people of color and to be seen for what we are and what we have to offer... It was magical while it lasted. I feared that penning such a candid account would result in my exclusion from the consideration of future employers. But we must. ..more |
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AIELOC calls on every stakeholder in international education to commit to action and to making our community more socially just. Now is the time for us to move beyond contrived statements and to assert action to solidify our collective identity. ..more |
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As educators, if we seek to be true accomplices in the work of dismantling injustice, our commitment must be intentional, urgent, and unapologetic. In the case of dismantling antiblackness within our schools, curriculums and classrooms, there is no time to waste. ..more |
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Racism is still alive in international education. Schools rationalize the terrible practice of excluding teachers and leaders of color by citing parent expectations, visa laws, and a dozen other weak excuses. Are there enough people of color or teachers representing diverse cultures serving as role models and mentors to our students? ..more |
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If classes were currently in session in international classrooms, I can only imagine the compassion and awe-inspiring debate fueled by outrage over tyranny, by racial conflict, by diverse beliefs, and by a commitment to human equality that would send sparks flying. ..more |
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From an international educator point of view, I am very fortunate to have a chance to shape, educate, and challenge young minds. To help them realize that we are all human, and that hate and racism are taught! ..more |
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I’ve thought deeply about the rage, sadness, and fear felt by my colleagues, friends, students, and loved ones who identify as Black People of Color. As a Filipino American, I've experienced racism and prejudice, but I can still enjoy everyday things without fearing for my own safety. ..more |
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Social justice facilitator Darnell Fine shares a reflection inspired by the words of Dr. Martin Luther King. As international educators, “We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly.” ..more |
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As an educator, I pull from a deep reserve to soothe my students' shattered emotions and try to restore their perceptions of the hate being displayed in my country. But this black woman, this wife, this mother, this school counselor is deeply saddened. ..more |
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Sadly, international mindedness in today’s context only means diversity in the student body, not the teaching staff. I persevere to teach antiracism and international mindedness, even when I am a victim of racism and discrimination. ..more |
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A reflection from Seda Kocharyan on the mysterious criteria that seem to inform certain hiring practices in the international education sector, both at schools and among recruiting agencies. Can we pierce this mystery? ..more |
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The Association of International Educators and Leaders of Color has launched a campaign to engage the international education community in efforts to end the virulent anti-black racism and scapegoating endured by people of African descent in China over the past few weeks. ..more |
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Learning a foreign language is not simply about understanding the vocabulary, and it requires much more than simply the ability to “pass.” These reductive perceptions don’t begin to take into account the complexity of systems at work in language development. ..more |
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Asking educators to understand how racism functions in their classrooms and to fight for social justice when they have so many issues to tackle every day may sound counterproductive, but many of their students’ traumas are a direct result of oppressive systems and ideologies. ..more |
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The new Life-Centered Education program at ISK is designed to serve students who have a diagnosed intellectual or developmental disability and require individualized academic and social skill instruction. ..more |
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The American School of Doha, in collaboration with the ASD National Honor Society (NHS), has pledged to make education available to children in the Machakos county of Kenya. ASD officially announces the Alfardan Group as the Sponsor Premier of the Machakos Education Center. ..more |
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Resources and Tools for Education in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We invite all educators to add suggestions and we will update this list periodically. ..more |
As part of a focused effort to reduce financial barriers for students and schools to participate in its unique programmes, the International Baccalaureate (IB) has announced that it is eliminating the $172/£138 "candidate registration" fee. ..more |
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International administrators take into consideration racism and sexism in their school environments and hiring practices as they make their decisions to retain or hire employees. But what about ageism? This form of discrimination has yet to be addressed. ..more |
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Sheena Nabholz, Head of School at Lincoln Community School in Accra, Ghana, speaks with TIE Editor Meadow Hilley, reflecting on her path toward leadership and the importance of mentors for women of talent. ..more |
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As an international school teacher, my biggest challenge is to cater to the needs of a diverse population of students from all over the world. At the same time, my greatest teaching asset is precisely the diversity of the student population! ..more |
To increase the amount of highly skilled teachers around the world, the University of the People (UoPeople) and the International Baccalaureate (IB) have launched a tuition-free, online Master’s of Education (M.Ed.) program. ..more |
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Host-country staff is sometimes overlooked in planning orientation programs. HCS all play vital roles in the school and need training and orientation in order to make sense of their interactions with foreigners within the community. ..more |
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Cultural differences offer potent opportunities for building walls of separation or bridges of understanding between people. International schools--places of learning that by definition contain high levels of cultural diversity--should be in the business of building more bridges. ..more |
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More and more students at Harvard are examining their admission files to try to understand how they got in. The U.S. government is also plans to examine the files as part of a discrimination case filed by 63 Asian- American groups. ..more |
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International schools are quickly moving in the direction of ensuring broad support for students, wherever their needs may lie. Just because a student is in a college prep school or has been accepted to be full IB, doesn’t mean that staff won’t need to collaborate and co-plan. ..more |
To increase the amount of highly skilled teachers across the world, the University of the People (UoPeople) and the International Baccalaureate (IB) have launched a tuition-free, online Master’s of Education (M.Ed.) programme. ..more |
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We lead world-renowned schools with highly qualified staff, and accredited programs with U.S. State Department assistance. Yet, there were only three female heads of school in our region in academic years 2016–17, 2017–18. How is this still the case in educational leadership? ..more |
A recent report from the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) based on data collected in 2015 indicates that, although there is no gender difference in science assessment scores at 15, girls at that age are less likely than boys to see themselves in a science or engineering career. ..more |
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TIE’s Brittany Betts talks with Homa Sabet Tavangar, keynote speaker at AAIE’s annual Leadership Conference in New York and author of Growing Up Global and The Global Education Toolkit. ..more |
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Academia Cotopaxi's 2017 Journeys Toward Inclusion Conference kicked off under a blue sky in beautiful Quito, Ecuador. The event opened as over 200 participants listened, enraptured, to heartwarming and inspiring personal stories of inclusion. ..more |
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24 June 2018 was a historic day in Saudi Arabia, as women were given the freedom to take the wheels of their vehicles and drive for the first time in their own country. Expatriate women also gained the opportunity to feel the freedom of this significant change. ..more |
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Female students in a writing class at the Udhailiyah branch of the Saudi Aramco Expatriate Schools decided to write a persuasive letter to Nike asking for some samples of their new Nike Pro sports hijab. It worked. ..more |
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In September 2012, the American Cooperative School of Tunis (ACST) was confronted with a monumental challenge when protests erupted and attention moved from the U.S. embassy to the school. Over the past six years, the ACST community has sought to rebuild better. ..more |
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In January 1944, Mrs. Liliana Segre was deported from Binario 21 of Milan’s Central Station to Auschwitz, along with more than 775 Italian children under the age of 14. Only 25 of those 775 children survived. Mrs. Segre was one of them. ..more |